My
Community’s
Generosity
Blood cancers are devastating. I’d been personally donating to LLS for over a decade in honor of someone I lost,
so I took this opportunity to contribute
in a bigger way. I aimed to raise $5,000, but thanks to the generous donations
of others, I made a larger impact than
I ever imagined.”
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2022’s Top 5 Executive Challengers Share Their Inspiration
Bryan Clementson
Director of Utility Services Support, MISTRAS Group, Inc.
A Larger- Than-Life
Friend
At a Light The Night event five years ago,
I learned that my college friend Chris lost his battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Chris was literally larger than life—standing at 6’10. We met as basketball opponents, where I had the task of guarding a man a foot taller than me. When we heard about Chris, I told my wife: ‘I’m going to work harder than ever to find a cure to this disease.’”
President, Commercial Operations, Builders FirstSource
Mike Farmer
After losing my mother, Audrey, to cancer in 2015, I wanted to honor her by getting involved in finding a cure. My fundraising success is fueled by my company, business partners, friends and family. As a property developer, The Howard Hughes Corporation builds communities, so being part of that fabric through volunteerism, charitable contributions and leadership is core to what we do.”
President, Phoenix Region,
The Howard Hughes Corporation
Heath Melton
My
Mother
Contributing critical funds for research—
in honor of people in my life who’ve
been affected by blood cancer—is the Executive Challenge’s real reward.
By supporting a specific area of research that’s meaningful and connected to
those we’ve lost, corporate leaders can lead by example and move the needle forward for patients and families.”
Vice President,
Ancira Auto Group
April Ancira
Meaningful
Research
It’s important to support our communities and do all we can to help those in need.
It was an honor to compete in the Executive Challenge and be able to
further the mission of LLS with the help of my business partners and friends who share my dedication to this exceptional organization. LLS is committed to finding
a cure for blood cancers, and the generosity of donors will dramatically improve the outcome that many families face today.”
Senior Vice President,
Head of Investments,
The Howard Hughes Corporation
Drew Davis
Better Outcomes
For Families
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